Community Impact
Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science
17cҳ’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.
'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires 17cҳ Nursing Students
Some days 17cҳ’s College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, “Some Days,” a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.
IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
17cҳ Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by 17cҳ's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at 17cҳ
17cҳ 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science’s 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 17cҳ.
Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by 17cҳ students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.
Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion
17cҳ alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the 17cҳ Museum, highlighting the museum’s commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program
I Promise Students Find Treasure at 17cҳ Museum
17cҳ recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the 17cҳ Museum.
IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip
A photo team from 17cҳ's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a 17cҳ alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What’s That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It’s a gift from a 17cҳ alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
The Social Code: Students Respond to Changing Social Media Landscape
The TikTok ban. Platforms removing fact-checkers. Political motivations. So much is changing so fast in the social media landscape. But is it business as usual for students using social media? Has anything changed?